City Settles Lawsuit, Boosts Green Efforts
Development Lawsuit Settled:
The city resolved a lawsuit with the Texas Capitol Area Builders Association, agreeing to withdraw certain previously announced land development rules.Major Energy Conservation Funding:
Over $11 million was allocated from the Conservation Fund for various energy efficiency programs, including residential rebates.Environmental Progress on Colorado River:
Funds were dedicated to a phosphorous study of the Colorado River, and the city received state commendation for "exemplary" wastewater system upgrades, leading to a penalty waiver.Advocacy for Parks:
Council declared continued state funding for local parks, recreation, and open space a top legislative priority.Electrician's License Reinstated:
An appeal was granted for a master electrician whose license renewal was initially denied due to an incorrectly mailed notice.
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FOUNDED 1920 Austin City Council MINUTES For January 22, 1987 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. : ! City Council Frank C.Cooksey Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Mark Rose Smoot Carl-Mitchell Sally Shipman George Humphrey Charles E. Urdy Jorge Carrasco City Manager Elden Aldridge" City Clerk Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of January 15, 1987 and special meetings of January 13 & 14, 1987. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent, Councilmember Urdy out of the room. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Adela Perez talked about taxicab procedures at the Municipal Airport. She was referred to the Urban Transportation Commission. Mr. Jack Newman talked about moving Robert Mueller airport. Eric Boone talked about small and minority owned business. Carlos Rivarola discussed the need for continuation and expansion of financing vehicles such as AEDC's joint venture with the City of Austin. Victor Novaez discussed Council's continued support and financial commitment to programs designed to retain and expand small business in East Austin. Ms. Janet Klotz, John Joseph, John Sanford, Robert Garrett Jr., and Joe had all requested to speak but did not. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Trevino announced Council would go into executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss matters of litigation. No final actión, decision or vote by the City Council will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. Council Memo 2 1. 1/22/87 RECESS - Council recessed at 2:00p.m. for executive session and resumed their recessed meeting at 2:40 p.m. After the Council met in executive session Mayor Pro Tem Trevino stated, "The Council has been meeting in executive session to discuss, with our attornies the settlement of a recent lawsuit. I would ask Councilmember Carl-Mitchell to please read a statement and there will be a news release given to media shortly." Councilmember Carl-Mitchell read the following statement: "After discussions between the City of Austin and the Texas Capitol Area Builders Association, the Texas Capitol Area Builders Association has agreed to dismiss the suit it filed last week and the City of Austin has agreed that certain of the rules previously announced have been withdrawn and will no longer be enforced by the City of Austin. "Unknown to the Texas Capitol Area Builders Association, the Office of Land Development Services, the City department responsible for coordination of development process, had initiated posting procedures with respect to four of the disputed rules prior to the filing of the lawsuit. The City of Austin has not posted the remaining four as two have been withdrawn and the other two are covered by ordinance requirements. "The City of Austin and the development community have been actively engaged in discussions over the past year to improve communications with respect to the development process. Examples of that effort are numerous meetings with the Texas --Capitol Area Builders Association (the trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the interests of the building industry) and City staff to resolve problems. Also, the Office of Land Development Services' has published OLDS News to disseminate information to the development community. Communications still need to be improved and both are committed to that improvement." OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES Zoning Ordinances The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed through SECOND AND THIRD READINGS of the following ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent) Council Memo (1) MART DIGBY 3 1/22/87 9508 North I.H. 35 By J. Bradley From "SF-2" to *CS" Greenblum and Terry E. Mitchell C14-86-234 Second and third readings. First reading on December 4, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. and Councilmember Charles Urdy out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an Exhibit to the ordinance. (2) CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS 8403 Adirondack & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Trail By Stuart Strong C14r-86-152 From "SF-3" and "MF-3" to "P" Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an Exhibit to the ordinance. (3) CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS 4621 Spicewood & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Springs C14r-86-153 From "SF-3" to to "p" Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an Exhibit to the ordinance. (4) FORD SMITH C14-86-288.13 State Highway 71 From Interim "RR". to "GR" Second and third readings. First reading on April 16, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, 'Jr. and Councilmember George Humphrey out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. : (5) WESTENFIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY By Armbrust & Brown C14-86-211 2425-B Exposition Boulevard From "CS" to "CS-1" Second and third readings. First reading on December 11, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey absent and Councilmember Charles Urdy out of the room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. 1 Council Memo 4 1/22/87 (6) KAC HOLDING COMPANY 1208 South RR 620 By Charles Alexander, Jr. C14-85-332 From Interim "RR" to "CR" Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an Exhibit to the ordinance. (7) FOREST COOK C14-85-288.25 7500 Hwy 71 West From Interim "RR" & Interim "SF-2" to "LR" Second and third, readings. First reading on April 23, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey out of room at roll call and Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (8) ENCLAVE C14-85-149.40 An area generally bounded by Howard Lane on the north, I.H. 35 on the east, Braker Lane on the south and Burnet Road on the west From Interim "RR" to "SF-6" & "RR" Second and third readings. First reading on August 22, 1985, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed through SECOND READING ONLY of the following ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino abstained, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent.) (9) NASH PHILLIPS/COPUS, INC. By Martin L. Camp/ J. Bradley Greenblum C14-86-159 12119-12209 Thompkins From "DR" to "LR" "SF-6" & "RR" Drive, 12305-12425 Thompkins Drive, 1100- 1115, 1201-1225 East Yager Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Right-of-way on Yager Lane has been executed by street deed. Council Memo (10) NASH PHILLIPS COPUS, By Jerry Harris C14r-85-337 5 8219-9200 & 10419 RM 620 1/22/87 From "I-RR" to Tr. 21 "RR" Tr. 22 "p" Tr. 23 "SF-6" Tr. 24 "SF-6" Tr. 27 "P" Second and third readings. First reading on April 10, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Phasing agreement has been executed. Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an Exhibit to the ordinance. Right-of-way on RM 620 has been conveyed by street deed. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent.) Budget Amendment` Amended the 1986-87 Annual Operating Budget by: a. Appropriating $7,451,000.00 from the Conservation Fund to the following programs: (1) Interest Buydown Program (2) Energy Star (3) Load Leveler Program. (4) Whole House Rebates (5) Commercial Energy Management : Items Postponed $2,500,000.00 200,000.00 50,000.00 314,100.00 886,900.00 Postponed to January 29, 1987 consideration of amending Section 2-4-1 of the Austin City Code of 1981, as amended, by allowing residents of the Brackenridge Hospital services area to be eligible to serve on the Hospital Board. Postponed to January 29, 1987 is consideration of granting hardship waivers from the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance for the following: Palomba Addition and Riverhills Office Park Speed Zones Amended the City Code to modify the following speed zones: Council Memo 6 1/22/87 a. Section 11-2-100(b) 40 mph Delete: Slaughter Lane from South Congress Avenue to Manchaca Road Add: West Slaughter Lane from South Congress Avenue to Manchaca Road b. Section 11-2-100(a) 35 mph Add: Parker Lane from Woodward Street to East Riverside Drive Site Plan Provision Approved amending the following ordinance to add a site plan provision: a. Ordinance No. 851003-N, Case No. Cl4r-85-237 located at 7400 Cameron Road. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent) Capital Improvements Program Authorized eminent_domain proceedings to acquire in -fee-simple the following described tracts of_land: a. b. Parmer Lane Project: 1.868 acres of land out of the T.M. Fowler Survey No. 20 Abstract No. 2162, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. C.I.P. No. 81/62-06 Groves Boulevard Improvement Project: 0.428 of an acre of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. C.I.P. No. 81/62-04 ----- Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire an electric transmission easement over the following tract of land owned by Lewis Little for the Circuit 3125; Lytton Springs to Trading Post Project as follows: a. C.I.P. No. 85/13-10 6.21 acres out of a 114.28 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 332, Page 106, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Council Memo Capital Improvements Program - 7 (Continued) 1/22/87 Authorized and confirmed the proposed Supplemental Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements between the City of Austin and the following: a. Jones & Neuse, Inc., for site improvements and restroom facilities to Bull Creek Park, Longview Park, Onion Creek Park and restroom facilities for Givens Park. C.I.P. Nos. 82/86-69, 83/86-55. 83/86-61 & 77/86-14 b. c. d. J. Robinson and Associates, Architects, Inc., for the design of the Zone 10 Recreation Center and Swimming fool Recreation Complex. C.I.P. Nos. 83/86-59 & 82/86-40. Triad Engineering, Inc., for additions to drainage improvements to the Walnut Creek Park Athletic Complex. C.I.P. No. 73/86-46. Triad Engineering, Inc., for additions to Kreig Athletic Field Additions, who were the original consultants on the initial Kreig Athletic Field. C.I.P. No. 75/86-56 e. R.W. Beck and Associates for Hydroelectric Power Generation Facilities at the Longhorn Dam. C.I.P. No. 84/12-03. Approved the following Change Orders: a, In the amount of $148,911.40 to Peabody Southwest, Inc.for the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and the Hornsby Bend Digestors for the Water and Wastewater Utility. (0.77% increase of the original contract of $19,281,700.00Total change orders to date 23.46%) C.I.P. No. 73/23-83 b. c. In the amount of $181,984.86 to Garey Construction Co., for the Hornsby Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase I, Site Work. (3.87% increase of the original contract of $4,702,546.00 Total change orders to date 4.80%) C.I.P. No. 85/23-15 In the amount of $26,985.72 to Seven K Construction Company, for the Davis Water Treatment Plant Transmission Main Phase VII Project. (.56% increase of the original contract of $4,853,718.00) C.I.P. No. 85/22-27 Approved selection of Martinez and Wright Engineers, Inc. for professional services and authorization to proceed with services for planning, design and construction associated with various airfield improvement projects at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. C.I.P. Nos. 85/81-05 and 87/81-01. Council Memo Contracts Approved a. 8 Approved the following contracts: SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION 12200 Northwest Freeway, Ste. 200 Houston, Texas - b. c. d. e. ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 5401 South Sheridan, Unit 202 Tulsa, Oklahoma 1/22/87 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Two (2) 13.2 KV Metalclad Switchgear, Electric Utility Department Item 1 & 2 - $170,410.00 C.I.P. Nos. 85/16-02 & 86/16-02 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of Overhead Electric Distribution Facilities for Burnet Road north of Research Boulevard, East side, 3 Phase Reconductor, Electric Utility Department Total $35,463.50 C.I.P. No. 87/14-02 HAEGLIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. - P. O. Box 9086 Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of C.D.D. 12 Phase 3 Water and Wastewater Improvements, Department of Transportation and Public Services BILL BOYD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 11904 Hornsby Austin, Texas UNDERGROUND UTILITIES P. O. Box 790 Del Valle, Texas - - f. BLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - 9225 Lockhart Hwy. Austin, Texas Total $137,072.50 C.I.P. Nos. 83/22-03 and 86/23-33 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Construction of Oriole Drive Drainage Improvements, Department of Transportation and Public Services Total $30,707.00 C.I.P. Nos. 85/60-03, 87/22-39 & 87/23-33 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Howard Lane to Northtown Transmission Main, Phase IIB, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $617,334.60 C.I.P. No. 85/22-20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Howard Lane to Northtown Transmission Main, Phase IIA, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $479,844.00 C.I.P. No. 85/22-20 Council Memo Computer Memory Upgrades 9 1/22/87 Approved a contract with Dataram Corporation in the amount of $40,560.00 for Computer Memory Upgrades (Planning and Growth Management and Water and Wastewater Departments). Item Postponed Postponed to January 29, 1987 consideration of approval of a contract with The Texas Conservation Corps in the amount of $123,953.00 for Water Conservation Retrofit - Single Family Residential, Phase III (Resource Management Department). Lease of Building I Approved a contract with William E. Nickels in the amount of $93,693.60 for lease of building with storage yard and other necessary accessories to be used as the Service Center for the north service area of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department. Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing on the following: Amending the Water and Wastewater Service Area Ordinance (810820-B) to include property known as Hills of Onion Creek on February 7, 1987 at 4:30 p.m. Items Postponed Postponed to the January 27, 1987 work session and posted for action on January 29, 1987 is consideration of approving planning assumptions to be used in preparation of the City of Austin Five Year Financial Forecast for the years 1987-88 through 1991-1992.. Postponed for 4 weeks is consideration of entering into a lease for mineral rights of 647 acres of Fayette Power Project property for oil and gas development. BUDGET AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1986-87 Annual Operating Budget by appropriating money from the Conservation Fund to the following program: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent.) Residential AEP Rebates $3,500,000,00 Council Memo ZONING ORDINANCES 10 1/22/87 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent) JULIA H. JOSEPH By Daniel A. Shanahan C14-85-024 10503 North I.Η. 35 From Interim "SF-2" to "GR" Heard and granted July 11, 1985, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an Exhibit to the ordinance. 1 The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (5-0 Vote,' Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent) CLYDE H. TURNER_ By Jeff Henley C14-84-333... 310 & 404 Alpine From "SF-3" to Road "MF-2" Heard and granted December 6, 1984, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an Exhibit to the ordinance. Right-of-way dedication has been obtained through the subdivision process. PHOSPHOROUS STUDY OF THE COLORADO RIVER The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance appropriating $40,000.00 to participate in a Texas Water Commission Phosphorous Study of the Colorado River. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent) Councilmember Carl-Mitchell read into the record the following letter: Council Memo 11 1/22/87 - • Mr. Jorge Carrasco City Manager City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Re: Agreed Enforcement Order Dear Mr. Carrasco: By letter dated December 19, 1986, you were notified by Rex McDonnell of my staff that the final penalty assessable under the Agreed Enforcement Order between the City and the Commission was calculated to be $11,000. As we discussed in our recent telephone conversation, I have reconsidered assessing a penalty in view of the commendable and significant progress Austin has made in upgrading its wastewater system. Based upon the City's excellent compliance record over the past year, its extremely cooperative attitude in working with representatives of the Commission, and your voluntary participation in the upcoming Colorado River tributary phosphorus study, I have decided to recommend to the Commission that this final penalty be waived. The Agreed Enforcement Order has now expired by its own terms. The Texas Water Commission is very pleased that Austin was able to meet the deadlines in that Order_and to achieve its present exemplary compliance record. I wish you continued success in maintaining this fine record and in attaining full and timely implementation of your entire wastewater plan. Thank you for your continued cooperation in this regard. Sincerely, Larry. Soward Larry R. Soward Executive Director CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS TO LAKE CREEK The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving a Community Facilities Agreement between the City of Austin and 183/620 Regional, Inc., A Texas Corporation, for the purpose of allowing the participants to perform channel improvements to Lake Creek in lieu of onsite detention. (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room, Mayor Cooksey and Rose absent.) Council Memo APPEAL SET 12 1/22/87 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the request of Mr. Chip Harris, president, Crestview Neighborhood Association, and set a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Compatibility Waiver #RZ-86-063 for February 19, 1987 at 5:00 p.m. 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose and Mayor Cooksey absent) PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENT Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 2:30 p.m. on the granting of an Electric Line Easement across a portion of the North Bank Lake Front Park (Town Lake Parkland). No one appeared to be heard. I Mayor Pro Tem Trevino asked Jim Smith, Interim Director, Transportation and Public Services, if all prudent and feasible alternatives had been considered. Mr. Smith said they had been. Pro Tem Trevino asked if all reasonable planning to prevent harm to the parkand had been done. Mr. Smith said yes. Mayor Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance granting an electric line easement across a portion of the North Bank Lake Front Park (Town Lake Parkland) (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent.) ITEM POSTPONED Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's item on funding the sustainable industries proposal was postponed to January 29, 1987. LEGISLATIVE ISSUE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution declaring the continuation of state funding for the local parks, recreation and open space fund to be a legislative priority for the 70th Legislative Session and authorize and direct City staff to be active in pursuit of this legislative goal. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent.) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed indefinitely is consideration of denial of License Agreement to allow the encroachment of a rock wall and fence, rock driveway, electric gates and light standards into the public right-ofway at 1304 Alta Vista. Council Memo CITY MANAGER REPORTS 13 1/22/87 No City Manager Report-was-presented on legislative-issues, but Gary Johnson spoke against having a City lobbyist. RECESS Jim Thompson presented the Bi-weekly Wastewater Report. Council recessed its meeting at 3:50 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 6:11 p.m. AUSTIN METROPOLITAN AREA ROADWAY PLAN I Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing on Amendments to the Austin Metropolitan Area Roadway Plan. Staff made a presentation with a map and outlined proposed amendments. Jack Drummond appeared and said he supports staff recommendations concerning Riverside Drive. Hal Weiner spoke in support of Arterial 7. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing and voted to continue the hearing to February 5, 1987 at 3:30 p.m. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Rose absent.) RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 6:25 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:05 p.m. Councilmember Humphrey left the Council Chamber. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 7:00 p.m. on an appeal of Mr. Billy R. Patterson of the Electrical Board's denial to reinstate his master electrician's license. Walter Timberlake, Electric Board, told Council Mr. Patterson's license had not been reinstated because Mr. Patterson had failed to renew the license by the designated date. However, Mr. Timberlake said it had been called to his attention that day, that Mr. Patterson's renewal notice had been sent to the wrong address and he had never received the notice. Mr. Patterson appeared before Council to state his case. He said he had taken his master's electrician exam in Austin, but was denied his license last October. He stated he had not received the renewal notice. He asked Council's help in his reinstatement. • Council Memo 14 1/22/87 Fred Hoskins, a member of the Electrical Board, said he did not think Mr. Patterson's license should be reinstated because his failure to renew the license indicated lack of responsibility. Mr. Patterson returned for summation and said he is responsible and professional, 1 Motion Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and passed by a vote of 4-0 with Councilmember Humphrey, Rose and Mayor Cooksey absent. Councilmember Shipman said "I think we can understand how it is to let something expire, but I also respect the Electrical judgement." She asked for the advice of the City Attorney. Mr. Barney Knight, City Attorney, told Council they should grant the appeal. He said the only evidence by the Electrical Board is that Mr. Patterson did not renew his license in the time provided. Because the notice of renewal was sent to the wrong address, Mr. Knight advised it would be unreasonable to deny the license reinstatement to Mr. Patterson. Councilmember Shipman had some misgivings about license reinstatement. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino told Council the City Attorney has given them his opinion and "we have no reason to deny the man his license". Councilmember Carl-Mitchell asked Mr. Timberlake if the lateness of the renewal request is the only factor against Mr. Patterson. Mr. Timberlake said yes, that there were no other violations. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, voted to uphold the appeal of Mr. Billy R. Patterson and reinstate his master electrician's license. 4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey, Rose and Mayor Cooksey absent. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 7:45 p.m.